Good Morning Gorgeous (song)
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- Mary J. Blige
- Dernst Emile II
- Gabriella Wilson
- David D. Brown
- Tiara Thomas
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| Single by Mary J. Blige | ||||
| from the album Good Morning Gorgeous | ||||
| Released | December 3, 2021 | |||
| Length | 2:54 | |||
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"Good Morning Gorgeous" is a song by American singer Mary J. Blige. It was written by Blige along with Lucky Daye, Tiara Thomas, Dernst "D'Mile" Emile II, and Gabriella "H.E.R." Wilson for her same-titled fourteenth studio album (2022), while production was helmed by Emile and Wilson. A downtempo R&B song, "Good Morning Gorgeous" has Blige singing an ode to loving one's self.[1] A remix featuring additional vocals from H.E.R. was issued in March 2022.[2]
The song was released by 300 Entertainment as the album's lead single on December 3, 2021 along with DJ Khaled-produced "Amazing." It reached number 33 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and became Blige's seventh chart topper on the Adult R&B Songs chart, eventually reaching Gold status in the United States. At the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, "Good Morning Gorgeous" received three nominations, including Record of the Year, Best Traditional R&B Performance and Best R&B Song.
Eric Torres from Clash described "Good Morning Gorgeous" as a "torchy cut" and "quintessential Mary: an anthem of self-love to lift yourself out of the darkness, gilded with fingersnaps, leisurely guitar melodies, and dynamic backing vocals. The song recasts a personal low as a vulnerable, revitalizing pep talk to herself and thus everyone else."[3] Variety critic A.D. Amorosi is the most devastating test of all: a hot-winded ambient whirr where the blues and gospel act as sand and silt. To this, an echo-affected Blige burrows deep into the dos and don’ts of the self’s rights and wrongs before coming up with a mirror’s daily affirmation, and a damn impactful plea for respect."[4]
Accolades
| Organization | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| Grammy Awards | 2023 | Record of the Year | Nominated | [5] |
| Best Traditional R&B Performance | Nominated | |||
| Best R&B Song | Nominated | |||
| Soul Train Music Awards | 2022 | Best Song of the Year | Nominated | [6] |
| The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award | Nominated | |||
| Best Video of the Year | Nominated |
Chart performance
"Good Morning Gorgeous" became Blige's highest-charting song in a decade. In the week of February 26, 2022, it peaked number 82 on the US Billboard Hot 100, her highest solo placing since 2009's "I Am."[7] The same week, it also reached the top spot of Billboard's US Adult R&B Songs chart.[8] It marked Blige's seventh number-one hit on the chart and would remain four weeks atop the chart.[9][8] On January 4, 2024, the song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales over 500,000 equivalent units.[10] It was Blige's first RIAA certification update as a lead act since 2013's A Mary Christmas album.[11]
Music video
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of "Good Morning Gorgeous."[14]
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